08.06-08.13.14
Party Time
Five years ago, Cleveland beat out Boston, Miami and Washington D.C. for the honor of hosting this week’s 2014 Gay Games 9, joining world class host cities like Sydney, Amsterdam, San Francisco, Chicago and Cologne. In four years, the Games move to Paris. For those who were here at the time, try to think back to just how different our region was only 5 years ago. And now, we are so ready to party.As always, Cool Cleveland can help. We’ve got stories on the Gay Games festivities, Festival Village activities, the official GG Black and Gold Parties, the Big Cleveland Sing at Old Stone Church, the AHA! Cleveland 3-day festival of lights, Trinity Cathedral’s GG Interfaith Service, PechaKucha 23, and a Bloody Mary Brunch at the new Music Box Supper Club.
But as usual, there’s so much going on beyond the obvious here, that you won’t be idle for a minute, even if you can’t make any of GG9. Read below about the Cleveland Flea’s return to Tyler Village, Hammer Damage’s return to Akron, Cedar Fairmount’s summer fest & art show, Beer at the Pier at Edgewater, Akron’s National Hamburger Festival, Sammy DeLeon at Nighttown, the Dragon Boat Happy Hour Mixer, the First Annual Latino Multicultural Business & Professional Networking Event (do they need a snappier title?), and so much more. There’s no excuse for sleeping this week in the CLE.
Lest we forget that life in these parts is not just one big party, Larry Durstin reminds us of the Summer of Hate and Mansfield warns us about pimping the poor. And in the face of the “pause” in awarding Creative Workforce individual artist fellowships, Josh Usmani interviews an astounding 21 artists to answer How does awarding Artistic Excellence equate to funding Community Vibrancy?
Whether you’re a visitor or a CLE native, your phone and our mobile can be your best friends this week, with dozens of Cool Neighborhoods and over 1000 listings of cool restaurants, hip hangouts, microbreweries, record stores, pop-ups, food trucks and coffee & teas shops. Did we mention it’s all free? Time to start the party. –Thomas Mulready
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After years of anticipation and some now long-forgotten organizational snafus, Gay Games 9 is about to kick off — right here in Cleveland.
Like the Olympics, the international event takes place every four years in a different city, with athletes arriving from across the globe. Unlike the Olympics, it’s open to participants of all skill levels, gay or not…
More from Anastasia Pantsios here
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SPONSORED: The Music Box Supper Club is hosting a Big Bloody Mary Brunch on Sun 8/10 to celebrate Gay Games 9! $20 gets you a full breakfast, beverages and a concert. Buy tickets now to see jazzy, soulful performer Nhojj at 10:30am or singer-songwriter Anne E. DeChant at 12:30pm.
Downtown Cleveland is about to become illuminated. AHA! Cleveland is a brand-new multi-day public art lighting event seeking to show off the city in, well, a new light.
Stationed mostly in Mall B, the fest seeks to bring the city together to demonstrate what is possible for our beloved public spaces through art and large scale lighting installations…
More from Sarah Valek here
SPONSORED: What’s Next at The Kent Stage First up, Mike Polk, Jr. brings his hilarity to The Kent Stage on Fri 8/8. Ziggy Marley on Tue 8/5, The Bacon Brothers on Sat 8/9, Taj Mahal on Sat 8/16, The 2014 Kent Stage Blues Rock Meltdown w/ The Juke Hounds & Long Tall Deb & The Werewolfs of Alabama on Fri 9/26. Just announced: Ronnie Spector on Wed 9/17 and Todd Rundgren on Wed 11/12. Details: TheKentStage.com
How inspiring! It was great to see all of the smiling faces at CMSD’s annual Army of Believers Luncheon last Fri 8/1, and boy did they have a reason for smiling. This year, 13 students from local CMSD high schools were awarded scholarships.
Totaling well over $50,000 dollars, the scholarships were earned by students who showed excellence in their academic records or overall contributions to the community, via recommendations, and through an essay and interview analysis.The Students will be attending such colleges as: Ohio State University-Mansfield, John Carroll University, Ohio State, Columbia University, Kenyon College, Cleveland State University and many more.
Last week, we published an article summarizing and commenting on the recent discussion regarding the future of the Creative Workforce Fellowship program at The City Club. Applications for this years round of Fellowships were paused indefinitely as Cuyahoga Arts and Culture reviews the results of the Community Partnership for Arts and Cultures (CPAC) independent review.
At the meeting, a key question was raised: How does awarding ‘Artistic Excellence’ equate to funding ‘Community Vibrancy’?
In an effort to explore this question, we have solicited the thoughts and firsthand experience of an eclectic variety of the regions most prominent and active members of the arts community…
More from Josh Usmani
Get ready to geek out in Lakewood. Sam Bridgeman, the man who visited Every Bar in Lakewood, discovered what the local bar scene was missing: a place for the nerds.
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SPONSORED: Looking for something cool to do before the summer ends? Experience Cuyahoga Valley National Park on Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad! CVSR offers a variety of unique excursions for the whole family — from breakfast, lunch, and dinner trains and murder mystery events to scenic trips and Bike Aboard!…and MORE! CVSR.com.
Lots of Cleveland restaurants boast about their locally sourced, seasonal, sustainably raised and grown food. Some advertise their vegetarian and even vegan-friendly menus. But Ohio City’s new Townhall wants to take it one step further: it’s aiming to be 100% GMO-free, despite the challenges involved.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
How many of you attended Vintage Ohio? Yes, we are located in one of the largest winery districts in the nation, but did you also know that we house the James A. Garfield National Historic Site? Check it out now before a massive renovation project temporarily closes them this winter.
Rather let your taste buds do the exploring? Lake County History Center is showcasing three of Lake County’s best BBQ, judged for best rib and best sauce in the county on Sat 8/9. Details: LakeVisit.com.
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SPONSORED: Explore the epic possibilities with Inferno at the Maltz Museum. Israeli artist Yael Bartana packs references to pop culture, blockbuster movies and classic works of art into an explosive 18-minute film. See Inferno and explore its thrilling and seductive visuals with an expert panel on Wed. 8/13. Call 216.593.0575 or visit MaltzMuseum.org
The arrival of Gay Games 9 in Cleveland brings a busy week of activities, not all of them related to sports. Over 150 singers, for instance, will be spending their time at Old Stone Church downtown rehearsing for the Big Cleveland Sing, taking place at PlayhouseSquare in the middle of Gay Games week. Wed 8/13.
Read more picks by Anastasia Pantsios here
One of the best Farmers Markets in Cleveland, The Kamms Corners Farmers Market has everything youre looking for. The Market is held every Sunday from from 10:00am 1:00pm at the corner of W 168th St. & Albers Ave. until the second week of October, when they move inside.
CoolCleveland Correspondent Marty Bielat was onsite with Market Manager, Bill Markowitz, and Kamms Corners Development Corp.s Steve Lorenz. Bill hailed the delicious food, and Steve told us a little bit about the live music and chef demonstrations. What Marty loved was the spacious setting and the dollar vanilla bean lemonade.
Celebrate our Great Lake at the Lake Erie WaterFest in Avon Lake Sat 8/9. See groups making a positive difference for our lake & try your hand at some water-themed activities.
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Sandwich Special: Melt Pig Roast Slow Roasted Honey Chipotle BBQ Pulled Pork, Sweet Potato Fritters, Fresh Crunchy Slaw & Muenster with Melts Famous Redskin Potato Salad.
Beer Feature: Rogue 7 Hop IPA This is John Maiers (brewmaster) secret recipe that blends all seven hops grown in the hop yard of Rogue Farms. Drink Feature: Cucumber Daiquiri Bacardi Rum, fresh lime juice, house made simple syrup, and fresh cucumbers.
Special Events: Blackout Party 11th Anniversary of the Great Midwest Blackout on Thu 8/14. Great Lakes Blackout Stout on tap all day. Melt University Grand Opening on Mon 8/25 located inside the new Tinkham Veale University Center at CWRU. MeltBarAndGrilled.com
Download the CoolCleveland mobile here, and scroll on over to the CoolNeighborhoods tab. Select a neighborhood, and then click on the last tab at the bottom which says, “SUGGEST: Did We Miss Something?”
Suggest a cool locally owned place, that we don’t already have, for your chance to win. Follow the link on the tab, and send us an email with your suggestions. They can be art galleries, shops, restaurants, or anything else your heart desires. Good Luck!
WED 8/6
Join the Dragon Boat Happy Hour Mixer & support MotivAsians’ dragon boat team. Get apps, drinks & network with greater Cle’s young professionals.
Click here for more events on Wed 8/6
THU 8/7
The Midnight Slander isn’t into gimmicks. This rock three-piece, who recently relocated from Charleston, SC back to Cleveland, just writes honest music from the heart. Hear them tonight @ Wilbert’s.
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FRI 8/8
Golf, bike & run at run,jane,run, a 3-day sports fest supporting the Women’s Recovery Center. It all kicks off w/ a women’s golf tournament & continues w/ co-ed cycling & a run/fun walk.
Click here for more events on Fri 8/8
SAT 8/9
The Cleveland Flea is back at its new location at Tyler Village for the month of August, with all the elements that have made it such a hit in the last year and a half, including its hunt & gather workshops, hosted by Geauga County’s Agrarian Collective. This month learn about pickling.
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SUN 8/10
Cleveland Hts’ Cedar Fairmount neighborhood is throwing their annual summer fest and arts & crafts show. Bring the family for plenty of kids activities, music, contests & even the Batmobile.
Click here for more events on Sun 8/10
MON 8/11
Trinity Cathedral joins w/other faith groups to host the Gay Games Interfaith Service, based on values of equality, justice & human dignity. It’ll feature speakers from around the country including Imam Daayiee Abdullah, director of LGBTQI Outreach for Muslims for Progressive Values and the US’s first openly gay imam.
Click here for more events on Mon 8/11
TUE 8/12
The Coventry Village Summer Series is wrapping up for the year, so enjoy the last of it. Meet-and-greet local author & CC contributor Joe Baur [pictured], author of Best Hikes Near Cleveland & Douglas Trattner, author of the travel handbook Moon Cleveland.
Click here for more events on Tue 8/12
WED 8/13
Open Sesame: The Story of Seeds addresses the issue of the “ownership” of seeds, as big corporate entities have “patented” seeds, putting them out of affordable reach of growers and forcing dependence on those corporations. This 2013 documentary will screen outdoors @ St. Helena’s Church.
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It was mid-June and I had just come back to Cleveland after my first year of teaching in another part of the state when Marty, one of my closest friends, called to tell me he was getting married at the end of the summer on Labor Day weekend.
But it was 1968 and absolutely nothing would be going according to plan…
More from Larry Durstin here
One sure way to tell the electioneering season is hard upon us is that old trite, cheap political stunts are once again dusted off, trotted out, and put into play to curry favor with voters.
While both parties are not above engaging in practices that virtually yell to the electorate that some politicians think they have oatmeal for brains, the stunt in question is exclusively the domain of the liberals and progressives…
Read this story and others from Mansfield Frazier here
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PHOTOSTREAM: Euclid Beach Blast – Anastasia Pantsios
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REVIEW: The Frogs Fails to Create Much Excitement @ Cain Park – Roy Berko
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MANSFIELD: Great White Father Syndrome
why do all parties concerned feel the need to compartmentalize people. the only requirements should be a desire to help and the ability to impart that knowledge. youre both wrong! stop trying to put all people in boxes and look at the big picture! stop trying to protect your own turf and look at the big picture. actually helping these people….
fran carey
The Gay Games Are Coming to Cleveland & Akron!
Can come back a second time and muck with REPUB convention thou suspect THAT WILL be so well guarded will not even be heard much less seen..
bob
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Here are the Top 5 most clicked links from last week’s issue, with one more chance for you to click.
1) Ohio Burlesque Fest Marks Year 4 @Mahalls20Lanes & @BeachlandCle
2) Nominate a non-profit for the Anisfield-Wolf Memorial Award! @CommunitySols
3) MANSFIELD: When Is the Debt Paid?
4) Ohio Citys Light Bistro Closes
5) VIDEO: @MaltzMuseum Premieres New Riveting Exhibit: Inferno
Party people. Our writers live it up every week: Roy Berko, Marty Bielat, Larry Durstin, Samantha Fletcher, Mansfield Frazier, Anastasia Pantsios, Josh Usmani, Sarah Valek & Elisa Vietri. And lastly, though certainly not least, thanks to our readers and everyone who partners with us. Want to volunteer and contribute your writing to Cool Cleveland? Send your reviews, articles, or story ideas to: Events@CoolCleveland.com.
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